The greatest new supercars

It’s every man’s dream to have a supercar in the garage – but what’s the next best thing? Well, says Jack Rix, a secondhand supercar in the garage…

If you’re the type of man who likes to spend the same on your car as a semi-detached in the Cotswolds, then 2012 could leave you feeling a little light. Behold, and feel free to ogle, the seven hottest new cars which, let’s face it, few of us will ever be able to afford. To address this hitch we’ve compiled a list of secondhand alternatives that could turn your dreams into shiny reality. Better start thinking of an excuse for spending the savings…

The Supercar: Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

Price: £250,000 (est)

Engine: 6.3-litre V12, 730bhp

0-62mph: 3.1 seconds

Top speed: 211mph

On sale: Now

The F12 Berlinetta has roughly the same power as Fernando Alonso’s F1 car, and is just as happy crossing continents as it is blowing eyeballs back into heads.

The Secondhand Option: Ferrari 456GT

Price: From £30,000

Engine: 5.5-litre V12, 436bhp

0-62mph: 5.2 seconds

Top speed: 186mph

On sale: 1992-2003

The subtly gorgeous 456GT lacks firepower, but with prices currently hovering around the level of the BMW 3 Series, it’s a worthy alternative.